The commercial aviation industry will need more than one-million new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades, according to projects by Boeing. The Boeing 2013 Pilot and Technician Outlook projects that by 2032 the world will require 498,000 new commercial airline pilots and 556,000 new […]
Boeing forecasts increased global demand for pilots and technicians
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Increased competition for bumped passengers
In two separate decisions released in August 2013, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) ordered Air Canada and Porter Airlines to provide reasonable compensation for disrupting a traveller’s flight plans. The federal agency ruled that Air Canada’s 12-year-old bumping payout rate is outdated and doesn’t reflect the current price of airline tickets, accommodation and other incidental […]
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Newfoundland: Where history and modern culture meld
Newfoundland was a natural stepping stone when Europeans visited the Americas. A Norse explorer, Leif Erikson, established a settlement on the northern tip in 1000, and St. John’s harbour was visited by John Cabot for Henry VII in 1497. Drawn by history, my wife and I left YVR on July 18 for Toronto (YYZ) aboard […]
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Iceland Quick Facts
Country: Iceland is an island of 103,000 square kilometres, about one-third larger than Scotland or Ireland. More than 11 per cent of the country is covered by glaciers, including Vatnajökull, the largest in Europe. Capital city: Reykjavík. Keflavík International Airport is located about 50 kilometres from the capital. Population: 319,000 (Jan 2011). An estimated eight […]
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Icelandair set to launch YVR-Reykjavik service
Icelandair will take off from Vancouver to more than 20 destinations in Europe starting May 13, 2014 and continue through October 12, 2014, with twice-weekly service. Flights will depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and connect to flights to Icelandair’s European network, which includes popular Scandinavian destinations such as Copenhagen, […]
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WestJet to purchase 65 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
WestJet has reached a preliminary agreement to purchase 65 Boeing 737 airplanes, consisting of 40 737 MAX 8s and 25 737 MAX 7s, with delivery to begin in September 2017. The pending order, valued at $6.3-billion at current list prices, is a key component of the Calgary-based carrier’s strategy to optimize and modernize its fleet. […]
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British Airways calculates it takes 96 people: To fly. To Serve.
To coincide with its latest ad campaign called To Fly. To Serve, British Airways (BA) has calculated the essential people involved in processing each passenger in their travel. It includes 96 different roles, across 18 different departments, using more than 11 external suppliers in the process. The figures rise to 107 roles for premium customers, […]
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Canadian government limits wet leasing in air industry
The Canadian government has unveiled a new policy to promote Canadian employment and limit wet leasing in the air industry. Wet leasing allows Canadian companies to lease not just a foreign aircraft but also its crew, maintenance and other essential elements. Last year, two Canadian airlines used wet-leasing arrangements with foreign carriers. While maintaining the […]
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VIP experience available to all Virgin Atlantic travellers
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new Guest List service, which allows Economy and Premium Economy passengers to enjoy an airport experience usually reserved for Upper Class customers. All passengers flying from Gatwick, Heathrow, Boston, New York JFK, Newark, San Francisco and Washington airports have the option of purchasing the Guest List package, which starts from […]
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Planes, Trains, Cars and Bikes are welcome at YVR
YVR’s reputation as a transportation hub is expanding to include bicycles, with the recent announcement of the Airport Authority’s win as one of the region’s most bike-friendly businesses. Awarded annually by HUB, Metro Vancouver’s largest cycling coalition, the awards celebrate businesses that encourage employees and customers to cycle, by providing commuting facilities, incentives and education […]
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Oahu bans smoking at the beach
Honolulu mayor Kirk Caldwell has signed into law two bills that ban smoking in public places on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, including beaches, parks, tennis courts, softball fields and public pools. Municipal golf courses are excepted from the ban. The laws will take effect on January 1, 2014. It is already illegal on Oahu […]
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